Swarm

SWARM

-noun

1. a group of social insects, especially bees led by a queen, that has left the parent hive in order to start a new colony

2. a large mass of small animals, especially insects

3. a throng or mass, especially when moving or in turmoil

-verb

4. (intr.) (of small animals, especially bees) to move in or form a swarm

5. (intr.) to congregate, move about or proceed in large numbers

6. when intr., often followed by “with” . to overrun or be overrun (with)  

7. (trans.) to cause to swarm

-verb

1. when intr., usually followed by “up” . to climb (a ladder, etc.) by gripping with the hands and feet

Memories of this

Checking out the swarm

With dearly loved friends

Trimming hives

Of rogue honey